Indian and Chinese armies today kicked off a 10-day joint anti-terrorism exercise in China’s Yunnan province which officials said will help enhance mutual understanding, communication and cooperation.
India for the first time fielded a contingent of 175 troops from 2nd Battalion of Naga Regiment from Eastern Command which looks after the border with China.
China, meanwhile, deployed troops from 14 Corps of China’s Chengdu Military Region whose focus is on Indian borders.
Indian Embassy in Beijing said in a statement todayBoth sides are fielding the same number of troops for the exercise at Kunming city which will culminate on October 22.
Troops of both sides will undergo intensive joint training which includes displays, demonstrations and a comprehensive joint exercise.
The statement said, the purpose of the exercise is to develop joint operating capability, share useful experience in counter-terrorism operations and to promote friendly exchanges between the armies of India and China.
This is the fifth round of exercise between both the armies.